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Indian Island man slain in Washington County shooting

Indian Island man slain in Washington County shooting

Bernie Sanders rallies with Troy Jackson in Bangor as Senate race tightens

Downtown Bucksport Thai and sushi eatery plans to expand and add ramen

Susan Collins among 6 senators demanding Trump cancel Russian diesel plan

Susan Collins among 6 senators demanding Trump cancel Russian diesel plan

Trump shocked lawmakers when he announced on social media Friday that he struck the deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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UMaine hockey rallies to upend No. 6 Quinnipiac

UMaine hockey rallies to upend No. 6 Quinnipiac

Auburn school comes together for canine cause, motivated by comfort dog Luna

Auburn school comes together for canine cause, motivated by comfort dog Luna

2 top Washington County finance officials resign, citing hostile work environment

2 top Washington County finance officials resign, citing hostile work environment

Can’t find a deer you shot in Maine? These dogs can help

Can’t find a deer you shot in Maine? These dogs can help

1 killed in Gray turnpike crash after driver swerves to avoid deer

1 killed in Gray turnpike crash after driver swerves to avoid deer

Inside a Maine moose hunt that didn’t go as planned

Inside a Maine moose hunt that didn’t go as planned

How to better plan your fall foliage outings in Maine

How to better plan your fall foliage outings in Maine

CMP shares northern Maine transmission route with legislators

CMP shares northern Maine transmission route with legislators

This Maine point is a front-row seat to a massive bird migration happening now

This Maine point is a front-row seat to a massive bird migration happening now

Latest Obituaries

Steven James Barry

Wesley J. Rustin Sr.

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LATEST NEWS

‘Other Mommy’ tops the box office with $27.5M; ‘The Social Reckoning’ opens to $5.5M

AP Top 25 poised for new No. 1 after Oklahoma upsets Texas

Fugitive businessman taken into US custody in Venezuela bribery case

Some in Florida and Alabama without power as Isaias moves north to Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic

OPINION

Demolition and sale of buildings shows mismanagement by University of Maine System

Demolition and sale of buildings shows mismanagement by University of Maine System

Letter: Paul LePage wasn’t a friend of Maine’s 2nd District as governor

Letter: Paul LePage wasn’t a friend of Maine’s 2nd District as governor

Public Safety

Electric heater likely sparked Caribou fire in old ambulance being used as a camper

Knife-wielding woman allegedly threatened to ‘eat’ Bangor man

Maine hospitals are suing the federal government over drug pricing

NATIONAL NEWS

A freed man faces life back in prison after a Supreme Court ruling on the First Step Act

Republicans want Abdul El-Sayed to be the main character of the midterms. He’s happy to oblige

Nonpartisan state Supreme Court elections are being put to the test in Montana

POLITICS

How candidates for governor would change Maine healthcare policy

How candidates for governor would change Maine healthcare policy

Fact-checking the 2nd debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson

Maine’s 2nd gubernatorial debate is over. Here are some takeaways.

Troy Jackson has 4-point lead over Susan Collins in Washington Post poll

Feds release nearly $37M in heating aid for Maine

BUSINESS

$6.3M MDI estate tops list of most expensive Maine homes sold in September

$6.3M MDI estate tops list of most expensive Maine homes sold in September

Maine heating oil prices near $6 a gallon

What’s driving up Maine electric bills

Leftover federal funds provide early fuel aid to Maine households

She bought a home in coastal Maine after years spent living at sea

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GET OUTSIDE AND DO THINGS

The best way to see Maine’s foliage, lakes and landmarks isn’t what you might think

The best way to see Maine’s foliage, lakes and landmarks isn’t what you might think

27K forested acres in western Maine are now protected for outdoor recreation

27K forested acres in western Maine are now protected for outdoor recreation

A Maine guide pulled 200 tires from a river last year. Yesterday, he pulled his 700th.

A Maine guide pulled 200 tires from a river last year. Yesterday, he pulled his 700th.

Maine’s September bull moose season success up from last year

Maine’s September bull moose season success up from last year

SPORTS

Quinnipiac hockey edges UMaine

Hermon race track to end season with its biggest payout ever

Hockey defenseman Isa Parekh finds early success after transferring to UMaine

New Balance unveils Cooper Flagg logo

Bangor football travels to Portland for rematch of last two A North title games

UMaine men’s hockey prepares for challenging test in home opener against Quinnipiac

OPINION

Why voting is a Christian duty

State support is critical step in PCHC turnaround work

Debate made it clear why Matt Dunlap is the best choice in 2nd District

Billionaires and corporations have the money, but we still have the vote

Worried about election interference? Vote now.

Susan Collins needs to answer to Maine veterans on healthcare

Latest news in your region

BANGOR

The story of how a German tourist ended up mistaking Bangor for San Francisco

The story of how a German tourist ended up mistaking Bangor for San Francisco

HANCOCK

Longtime Acadia visitors vent about speed and disruptive impact of e-bikes in park

Longtime Acadia visitors vent about speed and disruptive impact of e-bikes in park

MIDCOAST

Robert Indiana’s foundation donates Vinalhaven working waterfront property

Robert Indiana’s foundation donates Vinalhaven working waterfront property

PORTLAND

Former Maine police officer pleads not guilty in alleged overtime fraud scheme

Former Maine police officer pleads not guilty in alleged overtime fraud scheme

AROOSTOOK

UMPI unveils sculpture honoring Donald and Linda Zillman

UMPI unveils sculpture honoring Donald and Linda Zillman

CENTRAL MAINE

US government asks judge to dismiss lawsuit over Army’s handling of Lewiston mass shooter

US government asks judge to dismiss lawsuit over Army’s handling of Lewiston mass shooter

DOWN EAST

Jury finds man guilty of Calais teen’s 1984 slaying

Jury finds man guilty of Calais teen’s 1984 slaying

PISCATAQUIS

Katahdin is greening faster than any other New England summit

Katahdin is greening faster than any other New England summit

YORK

Maine man allegedly sexually assaulted 15-year-old girl

Maine man allegedly sexually assaulted 15-year-old girl

News

Jonathan Bush is pumping thousands of dollars into the Bangor City Council election

Government

Jonathan Bush is pumping thousands of dollars into the Bangor City Council election

Live updates: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson square off on WMTW

Elections

Live updates: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson square off on WMTW

Troy Jackson was being paid by unions throughout his run for governor

Elections

Troy Jackson was being paid by unions throughout his run for governor

Fact-checking 6 claims that dominated the Susan Collins-Troy Jackson debate

Elections

Fact-checking 6 claims that dominated the Susan Collins-Troy Jackson debate

Barack Obama endorses Troy Jackson

Elections

Barack Obama endorses Troy Jackson

ICE detained a Maine immigrant’s wife, then let him trade places

Police and Courts

ICE detained a Maine immigrant’s wife, then let him trade places

He retired as a town manager 13 years ago. He keeps coming back to guide towns in crisis.

Government

He retired as a town manager 13 years ago. He keeps coming back to guide towns in crisis.

50 apartments for low-income seniors open in Bangor

Housing

50 apartments for low-income seniors open in Bangor

Jay Leach remembered as an architect of UMaine hockey’s rise to prominence

College Ice Hockey

Jay Leach remembered as an architect of UMaine hockey’s rise to prominence

UMaine football players must step up after firing of offensive coordinator

College Football

UMaine football players must step up after firing of offensive coordinator

Maine regulators reject CMP’s temporary rate hike

Energy

Maine regulators reject CMP’s temporary rate hike

$535K multifamily Fairmount home tops Bangor property sales, Aug. 23-29

Housing

$535K multifamily Fairmount home tops Bangor property sales, Aug. 23-29

The highest-paid employees at the University of Maine

Education

The highest-paid employees at the University of Maine

Maine parties are propping up independents where their own brands have eroded

Elections

Maine parties are propping up independents where their own brands have eroded

How Susan Collins’ and Troy Jackson’s Aroostook roots are shaping their US Senate race

Culture

How Susan Collins’ and Troy Jackson’s Aroostook roots are shaping their US Senate race

Susan Collins doesn’t back down from Brett Kavanaugh vote in 1st debate with Troy Jackson

Elections

Susan Collins doesn’t back down from Brett Kavanaugh vote in 1st debate with Troy Jackson

Watch: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debate

Elections

Watch: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debate

Live updates: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson face off in 1st Senate debate

Elections

Live updates: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson face off in 1st Senate debate

Strong effort brings mixed results for UMaine men’s hockey in opening weekend

College Ice Hockey

Strong effort brings mixed results for UMaine men’s hockey in opening weekend

Bill Green, who helped Susan Collins win in 2020, is back on TV for her

Elections

Bill Green, who helped Susan Collins win in 2020, is back on TV for her

‘Financial pressure’ may force CMP to delay construction

Energy

‘Financial pressure’ may force CMP to delay construction

The flashpoints to look for in Susan Collins and Troy Jackson’s 1st debate

Elections

The flashpoints to look for in Susan Collins and Troy Jackson’s 1st debate

A combination bookstore and bar is coming to downtown Bangor

Business

A combination bookstore and bar is coming to downtown Bangor